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PastorBob

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  1. Feibing's Pro does have oil in it. Thanks @tsunkasapa. That's what I needed to know. Just didn't want to ruin my work. Do you recommend cutting it 50/50 with water? Or just straight 100% Super Sheen?
  2. I purchased a quart bottle of Super Sheen (water based) some time back, thinking I would be using mainly eco-flo (water based) dyes. I have since changed direction and am using primarily Feibing's pro dye. My question is, will the water based Super Sheen be an acceptable top coat for the alcohol based dye? Has anyone tried it? If it's a no-go, I can purchase resolene...just didn't want to have to if not necessary. Thanks!
  3. well done. Loved the scenery and seeing your "finished" shop. I am sure there will be more additions and alterations as time goes by. Ever changing.
  4. Beautiful work. Always fun jumping on here and seeing talents and abilities put to work. Any daughter would be proud of that fine piece of craftsmanship, 'specially since its from Dad. I am sure there will be even more conversations regarding your work between the two of you. Thanks for sharing!
  5. lol. no. From original poster....I thought you were the OP, but when I scrolled up, I realized you weren't. Sorry for the confusion.
  6. pics please
  7. Nice work. Very clean, and I like the dye job on it.
  8. https://www.ebay.com/itm/112676455088?chn=ps&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-117182-37290-0&mkcid=2&itemid=112676455088&targetid=1263104805766&device=c&mktype=pla&googleloc=9023454&poi=&campaignid=10454522066&mkgroupid=121089753086&rlsatarget=pla-1263104805766&abcId=2146002&merchantid=6561224&gclid=CjwKCAjwy7CKBhBMEiwA0Eb7ahbCzlxNzq9iiS3gswyfpuGNUAO8thoWGd1GEYJtoY3MNCNXCShO4hoCDpAQAvD_BwE
  9. That is really sharp. Never seen that before. By the time I get around to it (not a Round TUIT, lol), I will not remember where this post is located.
  10. sciving it may help, before sanding. Still not sure where the fibers are if not on the edge.
  11. beautiful work as always!
  12. pics please. It will continue to get more fluid as you go. proper casing of the leather will lend to the pear shading and beveling. Also, I find that the better pieces of leather, like Hermann Oak, really make a difference vs. the import stuff with regard to crispness and clarity of stamping impressions.
  13. Great to hear. So much is lost as to the importance of GREAT customer service.
  14. Couldn't agree more with @JLSleather. There is much to be said from picking up a stamping tool and whacking it multiple times in leather to understand the proper angle, pressure applied, etc. When I first started hand stitching, I broke needles using pliers to pull them through the holes, my stitch lines were all over the place, and were never aligned front to back. I was able to pull up a dozens of YouTube videos and watch another artist perform the task FOR FREE (there are so many folks that have the ability to pass on their knowledge with no need to pay for it.) to help me understand how to do it better. There have been numerous folks who I have learned from who have no idea they taught me something. My thoughts are (and why I joined this forum) that if I can help someone become better at the craft, for free! As the Johnny Cash song says, "No Charge".
  15. I have tried for several years to get mine working to no avail. Sitting off to the side now. Any takers for $75 with shipping included?
  16. Very nice work. Clean lines.
  17. My personal opinion would be to give them a coat of neatsfoot oil, then let them slowly patina with use. I have a really nice leather sleeve over my favorite drinking tumbler. It was done this way and was a light color. Over the last few years of use, and spilling drinks, down the side, etc. it is a nice rich darker brown. Kind of reminds me of how my baseball glove patina'd over the years growing up...the inside of it anyways, The rings will only be noticeable until they dry. As more happen it will have an even coat of a darker color. It will look nice.
  18. Thanks, as always, Chuck. Great, simple instructions.
  19. Sorry to hear about the arthritis setting in. I still have a few good years before it's too bad. Not necessarily interested in the 1/2" letters, but may be interested in something else you are letting go.
  20. Got any pics or links, or a list?? Might be interested.
  21. Might try these folks. No affiliation, but have bought a number of products from them. Great folks to work with. Great customer service. https://www.shop.bunkhousetools.com/Holster-Molds_c2.htm
  22. I have the glowforge. I believe it has a tube.
  23. I just know, for my business, I sent everything insured. It was my responsibility until the customer received it. Don't know how much money I lost due to some parcel company losing / damaging one of my items. When that happened, I apologized to the customer and sent out another one in it's place. That's how I like to be treated...expect the same. Sorry for your loss, in both time and money.
  24. Are they dyed or antiqued? One could use a waterproofing salve or spray them with Saddle-Lac.
  25. They aren't going to send you another knife to replace the damaged one? That's a crock!
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